Oct 30th, 2008 · Zimbabwe remains in a state of political crisis. Several attempts have been made to resolve it through a power sharing agreement, but those efforts have failed. NPR's West Africa correspondent Ofeibea Quist-Arcton discusses the political tension in Zimbabwe and the potential threat of a humanitarian crisis if the situation is not resolved.
Oct 13th, 2008 · On her new album, Rebel Woman, Chiwoniso shows off an assertive style that no other female singer in Zimbabwe can match. In her songs, she stands up for her country's children and poor. One of the most compelling voices in African music today, she confidently borrows from other genres — especially American ones.
Sep 15th, 2008 · Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe will bring former rival Morgan Tsvangirai into government as prime minister in a power-sharing agreement brokered by South African President Thabo Mbeki. Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe for 28 years.
Jul 19th, 2008 · In Zimbabwe, banknotes issued a few months ago are worth only a fraction of a percentage of what they were originally. The Zimbabwean $50 billion bill is worth 33 U.S. cents; and it takes 1.2 quadrillion Zimbabwean dollars to make up about $4,000 U.S.
Jun 23rd, 2008 · Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has ended his hopes to become the country's next leader. Just days before a special runoff election, Tsvangirai cited fatal intimidation tactics allegedly by supporters of his opponent, incumbent President Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe freelance reporter Jeffrey Barbee explains the recent developments.
Jun 5th, 2008 · Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, who is campaigning to become Zimvbabwe's president, was released after several hours of police detention yesterday. Nelson Chamisa, of the Zimbabwean opposition group, the Movement for Democratic Change, and Brian Hungwe, a freelance reporter, offer an update on the African nation.
Apr 11th, 2008 · Leaders in southern Africa will meet this weekend to address the ongoing political crisis in Zimbabwe. That country held presidential elections March 29 -- and Zimbabwean voters still don't know who won the contest. But Bright Matonga, Zimbabwe's deputy information minister, says there is no crisis.
Apr 8th, 2008 · Zimbabweans are increasingly tense and frustrated as they wait for results of the March 29 presidential vote. Opponents of President Robert Mugabe, who has held power for 28 years, suspect fraud.